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Things to Do on Cape Breton Island

Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 175-kilometre-long Island. Iconic topography gives way to a living history, where each cove and inlet reveals welcoming communities, distinct cultures, stunning wilderness, and more of the story.

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Things to Do in Cape Breton’s South Coast

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Cape Breton Sailing Charters

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Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: St Peter’s & Area

Join Captain Greg for a hands-on sailing experience on Cape Breton’s Bras d’Or Lake and Ocean Coast We offer a hands-on experie...


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Sail Cape Breton

Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Louisbourg Area, Canada’s Musical Coast, Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area

About the Captain Captain Richard Ellerbrok is an accomplished sailor with over 30 years of experience sailing lakes and blue water, 25 of...


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Barb's Quilts

Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Port Hawkesbury

Traditional quilts, ready-made and custom; all sizes available. ...


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Battery Provincial Park Campground

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Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: St Peter’s & Area

Battery Provincial Park is situated on a hillside overlooking St. Peter’s Bay adjacent to the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site....


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Canal Landing

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Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: St Peter’s & Area

Visit us in Southeast Cape Breton, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bras d’Or Lake, an inland sea and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.  L...


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Cape Breton Antler Art

Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Isle Madame

Unique handcrafted artwork carved from naturally shed moose antlers, collected in the Cape Breton Highlands. ...


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Cape Breton E-Bike Rentals

Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: St Peter’s & Area

Located just outside the scenic village of St Peters in beautiful Richmond County, Cape Breton Bike Rentals offers full day rentals of fat t...


Capelin Cove

Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Gabarus & Area

Length:   16 km (10 mi) return Hiking Time:   4+hr Type of Trail:   compacted earth, natural surface Uses (no snow):   walking, ATVs...


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Chocolatea

Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: St Peter’s & Area

Love chocolate? We hear you! We think you’ll love ours. Using the finest Belgian chocolate base and making creative, small batch chocolat...


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